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OverviewThe Common Council consists of the mayor and seven aldermen representing each of the city's seven districts. The mayor is elected to serve a term of four years. Aldermen are elected to serve a term of three years. The Common Council conducts the city's legislative business, adopts the city budget, and passes laws, policies, and regulations that govern the city.